The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 36,700
€ 17,800
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
59.4 in
105.9
170.4
105.7
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.47 %
General
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
F21
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
751 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
